Safe Work Procedure
Using Hazardous
Chemicals
<Insert name of hospitality venue>
Department
General
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Safe Work Procedure Title and basic
description
Title: Using Hazardous Chemicals
Description: Using, handling and storing hazardous chemicals
Associated risk assessment title and location:
Describe the activity or process
Hazardous chemicals:
1. Using hazardous chemicals in the workplace e.g. cleaning agents
2. Generally handling, decanting and storing hazardous chemicals.
List all resources required including plant,
chemicals, personal protective clothing and
equipment, etc
1. Chemical product
2. Gloves, eye protection, respirator (as required)
3. Containers (as required)
4. Cleaning equipment
List potential hazards and risk controls
including specific precautions required
Hazards:
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Eye damage
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Burns
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Inhalation
Next review date
Risk Controls:
1. Ensure a copy of the current SDS is in the site’s Hazardous Chemical Register.
2. SDS’s are reviewed annually and updated as needed.
3. SDS’s for hazardous chemicals are stored in close proximity to where they are used.
4. Never use a chemical from an unlabelled container (unless the same person who recently decanted
the substance into that container intended to use it immediately).
5. Containers in which hazardous chemicals have been stored must not be used for any other purpose.
6. Do not store incompatible hazardous chemicals together.
7. Store only the minimum quantities of hazardous chemicals required.
8. Use non-hazardous chemicals whenever possible (the least hazardous products have been
purchased for the task). Do not carry chemicals in open containers.
9. Ensure sufficient ventilation.
10. Ensure that a suitable fire extinguisher i.e. carbon dioxide or dry powder, is readily available.
11. Use Personal Protective Equipment when required i.e. gloves, eye protection, respirator etc.
12. Prevent hazardous chemicals splashing onto skin or clothing.
13. Replace lids on containers as soon as practicable.
14. Always read the label before using the chemical.
List emergency shutdown instructions
Render first aid. Refer to the SDS for emergency treatment details and if necessary seek medical advice.
1. Address the source of exposure in accordance with the information in the SDS.
2. Contact emergency services if necessary.
3. Ensure that no further persons are exposed.
List clean up and waste disposal requirements
Ensure compliance with the requirements specified in the SDS and on the label.
1. Contact the local council for additional information if needed.
2. Contact the preferred contractor for disposal and record any disposal date on the Register.
3. Do not use septic sewage systems or storm water drains for the disposal of any hazardous chemicals.
4. Do not dispose of hazardous chemicals in general rubbish bins.
List legislation, standards and codes of practice
used in the development of the SWP
Work Health & Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
Supervisory approval, training, and review
Supervisor:
Signature:
List competency required – qualifications, certificates, licensing, training – e.g. course or instruction:
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All staff require induction training in the use of hazardous chemicals
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Additional chemical training for staff responsible for chemical management
SWP review date:
Responsibility for SWP review: